(3 credits)Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. It would be beneficial if students had some background in American politics but this is not a requirement for enrolling in the class. This course will examine the evolution, and development of the office of the President. The topics that will be discussed are: (1) The creation of the office, powers, public perceptions, and interaction with the media; (2) Selection of the President; (3) The development of the executive branch; (4) The role of the Presidency in policymaking.